Overhead shot of man sat at large desk which is covered by hundreds of different reports and pieces of paper, photos and information. They seem overwhelmed. Over the top of this image is a text panel that reads (in bold, sans-serif type) "Are you stuck or just tired?"

Are you stuck or just tired? How to tell the difference

Are you stuck or just tired? Feeling exhausted by your creative business but can't pinpoint why? Learn the difference between burnout and being stuck, and what to do about it.

Mark Franklin

Jan 203 min read

A row of wooden soldiers on a blu background. One has been knocked over and broken by a red wooden soldier. Over the image is a slogan that reads "Stop hitting yourself. Your inner critic is hurting you".

"Stop hitting yourself!"

Stop hitting yourself. We each have an inner voice that whispers criticisms, introduces reasons to hesitate and creates a consistently unhelpful air of ongoing self-doubt.

Mark Franklin

Oct 7, 20252 min read

Are you stuck or just tired? How to tell the difference

"Stop hitting yourself!"

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